WHENCE COMETH MY HELP?

The fact is, at some point in life we all need help. No one can successfully climb the ladder of success by himself without a helping hand from some quarters.

So many people are looking for help today and they do not know where that help is coming from. To some, those they see as their helper are in reality their mocker who is waiting to take advantage of their slightest mistake or weakness. Many placed their trusts in friends and families as their helper. Providence may not however design it to be so.

Consanguinity has no correlation with mercy, only the appointed will be benevolent to you. Look up to Olodumare, He alone knows who your helper is and with appropriate sacrifice, will direct his paths to meet yours.

Listen to what Ifa says in Idi Osa:

Ìdin sàá, ìdin sòó; the consultant Awo for Orí cast Ifá for the Orí; and gave a part to barber's Knife – the clipper. Ori was crying of having no helper. Ori was asked to offer two cocks and a hen as sacrifice, so he can find a helper. The barber's Knife was also asked to offer two cocks, a whetstone and a bowl of water as sacrifice; because he was to be given an assignment, so he will complete it successfully.

Ori offered his sacrifice without wasting time. But the Knife, refused to offer his, on time. By divine arrangement, the Knife was called upon to come to come and assist in beautifying Orí.

The Knife did a perfect job halfway, and became blunt. He went back to the Priests. He was told his sacrifice remains unchanged from what was listed yesterday; it is only the Priests rewards that have multiplied.  The Knife also brought items for sacrifice and offered the prescribed sacrifices.

Then he went back to the Ori and was able to perfectly complete his assignment.

Orí was singing and the Knife, rejoicing. They praised their Awo, Awo praised Ifa. Ifa praised Olodumare the most High.

Ìdin sàá, ìdin sòó; the consultant Awo for Orí cast Ifá for the Orí; and gave a part to barber's Knife – the clipper. Ori was crying of having no helper. He was asked to offer sacrifice.

For making the prescribed sacrifice. For giving the necessary offering to Esu, come and meet us at the port of blessing. The port of blessing is the lot of the Sacred Palm in Ife.

When the hair is overgrown, send an emissary to the Knife.

LESSONS:

1. Cry out for help! Do not be too arrogant or too shy to sincerely ask for help when you need one. No matter how big the head is, he humbles himself before the barber’s knife.  

Be humble.

2. Pray for divine direction. How and where you pray matters. There are many wolves in sheep's skin today who will only add to your burden. 

Be careful.

3. Offer the needful sacrifices – may be in terms of taking steps. Example as in making necessary calls, keeping productive appointments. 

Be proactive.

4. Make the work of your helper simpler by helping yourself first and play to the rules. Give accurate information and abide by instructions. Be diligent.

5. No matter what, your divine helper will never get tired or frustrated, as to abandon your project halfway. He will put even his life on the line to accomplish his divine assignment. 

Be hopeful.

6. Always show appreciation: to God and all those you meet on your way to success. Everyone have one or two contributions to your success. Even your enemies, they teach you to be on guard. 

Be appreciative.

May Oba Aseda send to you all, the Divine helpers of your destiny.

Aboru aboye.

By Oluwo Wande Akọmolafe 

First written in 2017.